Meghan Dillon
Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks' Kirby Dach: Pros and Cons
July 2nd, 2019 After missing the playoffs for two seasons in a row, Blackhawks fans were delighted to have the third-overall pick at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Jonathan Toews was the last player the Blackhawks picked third overall, so expectations were high. Experts and fans predicted that the Blackhawks would pick Bowen Byram or Alex Turcotte, but...
Blackhawks' Toews: The Past, Present, and Future
June 19th, 2019 The Chicago Blackhawks will have the third-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft this weekend. Speculation over this pick seems to be never-ending and it’s no secret that it’s the most important draft pick the Blackhawks will have this year. They have a history of strong third-overall picks, including current captain Jonathan...
Blackhawks' Top 3 Third Overall Picks in Franchise History
May 2nd, 2019 For the first time since 2006, the Chicago Blackhawks have the third overall pick at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After missing the playoffs for the second year in a row, the timing could not be better for the Blackhawks to draft an all-star player for the future. Luckily, the organization has a history of doing well with third overall...
Blackhawks' DeBrincat & Strome: The Duo of the Future
March 31st, 2019 The 2018-19 season is coming to a close for the Chicago Blackhawks. This season had many ups and downs, from the firing of Joel Quenneville to a couple of winning streaks. One of the main highlights was acquiring Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini after Nick Schmaltz was traded to the Arizona Coyotes earlier in the season. The recent...
Blackhawks' Kane and His Case for the Hart
March 3rd, 2019 It doesn't take a hockey expert to tell you that Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks is on fire right now. Despite failing to break his record of a 26-game point streak, Kane recently came off of a 20-game point streak. He also scored one of the best goals of the season to seal the win for the Blackhawks against the Anaheim Ducks on...
Blackhawks' Future Needs Strome in It
February 26th, 2019 Since joining the Chicago Blackhawks in November, Dylan Strome has been one to watch. He's tallied a total of 13 goals and 24 assists in his 39 games since putting on a Blackhawks sweater, making him one of their top forwards. Many are asking what his future holds, especially since he gels so well with Alex DeBrincat. Only time will tell...
